May 22, 2022

AUSTINTOWN - Mary L. Puchnick, 90, passed away Sunday morning, May 22, 2022, at Humility House. She was born Sept. 26, 1931, in Carbondale, Pa., a daughter of the late Joseph and Carmella Grecco Amato. Mary was a 1949 graduate of Benjamin Franklin High School. She dedicated her life to taking care of her family. She enjoyed music, traveling with...

May 22, 2022

Poland – John Daniel Naughton Jr., 71, passed away May 22, 2022. He was born January 15, 1951 in Youngstown Ohio a son of the late John D. And Marjorie Staub Naughton Sr. Dan was a 1969 graduate of Ursuline High School and  Youngstown State University, where he was a member of the Theta Chi Fraternity. He retired from IBM...

May 18, 2022

Youngstown - Vincent P. Vega, 55, passed away Wednesday, May 18th after a long battle with Muscular Dystrophy. He was born February 28, 1967 in Youngstown Ohio, a son of the late Albert L. and Pamela J. Wilkie Vega; Grandson of the late Nicholas and Dorothy Saker Alexander. Vince was a 1985 graduate of Chaney High School and received...

May 15, 2022

NEWTON FALLS — Audrey P. Sparks Goodman, 81, passed away Sunday, May 15, 2022, at home.

Audrey was born Nov. 13, 1940, in Niles, a daughter of Willie L. and Vesta Clyda Brown Sparks.

She grew up in Olive Hill, Ky., and moved to Ohio in 1955 with her husband, Coy, and they began their...

May 14, 2022

POLAND — Jacqueline Marie Clair Boniface, 91, of Poland, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2022.

She was born Dec. 23, 1930, to Eugene and Elizabeth Clair, in Youngstown.

Jackie was a graduate of Boardman High School, earned her nursing degree from St. John Hospital School of Nursing in Cleveland, and then joined the nursing staff...

May 13, 2022

POLAND — Judith Irene Kosek, 82, died Friday, May 13, 2022.

Judy was born May 25, 1939, in Youngstown, a daughter of Charles and Bertha Isaksen Adams.

Judy was a graduate of East High School. She was a self-employed beautician for 20 years. She then started a new career at K-Mart in Boardman, retiring with...

May 8, 2022

AUSTINTOWN — Janet M. Rozzo, 80, died peacefully Sunday, May 8, 2022, at Briarfield Place, surrounded by her family.

Janet was born May 4, 1942, in Youngstown, the daughter of Ernest and Irene Boughner Bernard.

She was a graduate of Ursuline High School.

Before retiring as an auditor for JCPenney for more than...

May 7, 2022

STRUTHERS - Henry G. "Scubby" Vecchione, age 91, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, May 7th, at his home with his family by his side.

Henry was born August 20, 1930, the son of George and Celeste (Leone) Vecchione.

As a member of the greatest generation, he served our country in the U.S. Army as a...

May 5, 2022

AUSTINTOWN — Dorothy R. Theisler Downie, 70, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2022.

She was born Oct. 30, 1951, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Martin A. Sr. and Violet Virginia Bish Theisler.

Dorothy was a 1969 graduate of Chaney High School. She worked at Nationwide as an associate insurance agent for 44 years....

May 5, 2022

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Kathleen “Kathy” McKinney, 53, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, May 5, 2022, after a six-year battle with cancer.

Kathy was born April 7, 1969, to James and Marian Newman McKinney, in Youngstown. She remained a lifelong resident of the Canfield and Youngstown area, graduating from South Range High School in...

May 2, 2022

POLAND — Thomas Backus McKendry, 72, died unexpectedly, Monday, May 2, 2022, at home.

Thomas was born Feb. 7, 1950, in Youngstown, the son of William and June Campbell McKendry.

He was a 1969 graduate of Boardman High School. Thomas was a veteran who served his country in the Army.

He worked as...

May 2, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN — John F. McGlone, 57, of Jamestown, Pa., formerly of Youngstown, died unexpectedly Monday morning, May 2, 2022, while working.

John was born March 20, 1965, the son of Joseph and Margaret “Peg” McGahagan McGlone.

John attended St. Nicholas School and was a 1983 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School.

John was...

May 1, 2022

AUSTINTOWN — Carrie L. Price, 69, died Sunday, May 1, 2022, at her residence.

She was born Nov. 11, 1952, in Youngstown, to Paul and Rosalie Watson Bryant.

Carrie was a graduate of Poland High School and worked in billing at South Side Hospital before staying home to raise her children.

She was...

May 1, 2022

COLUMBUS - Mary Catherine Morocco, 26, died unexpectedly Sunday, May 1, 2022 at home. Mary was born January 15, 1996, in Ft. Myers, FL, the daughter of Joseph and Sheila Magrini Morocco. She was a graduate of Byron Nelson High School in Ft. Worth, Texas. Mary also received an Associates degree from Tarrant Community College. Mary worked as a...

Apr 30, 2022

SALEM — John E. Yankowsi Sr., 80, died Saturday, April 30, 2022, at his residence, with his family by his side.

He was born April 15, 1942, in Youngstown, to parents Edmund C. and Lorraine V. Cahill Yankowski.

John was a graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and worked for General Motors for 34 1/2...

Apr 28, 2022

GIRARD — James Huish, 76, died peacefully at home, Thursday, April 28, 2022, with his family by his side.

James was born Sept. 14, 1945, in Youngstown, the son of Edward and Ruth Huish.

He worked as a tool and die maker for General Furniture and retired from Youngstown Tool and Die.

James...

Apr 27, 2022

WESTERVILLE - Allen Robert Speedy, 54, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes Wednesday, April, 27, 2022 at his home. He was born May 21, 1967, in Athens, Ohio, the son of Robert A. Speedy and Esther J. Carnahan, and the twin brother to Amy. Allen graduated from Champion High School, Class of 1985, where he participated in band and...

Apr 24, 2022

Youngstown - Douglas James Levar, 69, passed away Sunday, April 24, 2022, at St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. He was born October 4, 1952, in Cleveland, the son of Louis and Natalie (Kolmorgen) Levar. Douglas was a graduate of Orange High School and worked at Save-A-Lot. In his spare time he enjoyed spending time outdoors, whether it was gardening or...

Apr 21, 2022

ELYRIA - Jane S. Herbert, 98, passed away peacefully Thursday evening, April 21, 2022, at her home, with her family at her side. She was born Jan. 3, 1924, in Campbell, the daughter of the late Andrew and Nellie Bozek Woloszyn. Jane dedicated her life to being a wife and raising her children. Jane is survived by her three...

Apr 18, 2022

STRUTHERS - Thomas H. Varley, 76, died peacefully Monday, April 18, 2022 at Briarfield Place with his family by his side.

Tom was born July 3, 1945, in Youngstown, the son of Thomas H. and Rose (Berendt) Varley.

He was a 1964 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School.

Tom began his career at...